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NASB | John 10:5 "A stranger they simply will not follow, but will flee from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 10:5 "They will never follow a stranger, but will run away from him, because they do not know the voice of strangers." |
Bible Question:
I have a girlfriend who says she is a Christian. I told her when we first met that I could not date her because she was not a christian. But, since she was 'after me', she retorted, "How do You know that I am not a christian? I was raised as a Baptist" So I thought I would give her a chance. We began to date, and now it has been two years. She has helped me much and I likewise, so we mainly get along good, but she does not act like a christian, such as she does not go to church with me as often as she should but has worldly excuses and complains about the sevice (during the service) when we go do to church together. (this can be embarrassing) She will not discuss much biblical issues with me either. I say she is going to church for the wrong reasons, and am about to break off with her. But I think that I would be doing more harm to God's Kingdom by not bringing her to church when able. My other thoughts are that the enemy is trying to keep me away from church and using her to do it. I have in fact missed more days since we have been together because of issues that surround her. She does seem to be growing spiritually, (albeit slightly) but sometimes she shows that there has been no progress made at all. Am I wrong for thinking this way? |
Bible Answer: Dear keliy, I am sorry I have to say that I am a bit perplexed by your question as I think (base on your performance on the forum) that you should know the answer. Since you have known her by her fruit (Mat 7:20, 1 John 2:15-19) and discerned her wrong motive of going to church, what more can you do to bring glory to God except stand firm in your faith and express “brotherly Christian” love in an appropriate and decent manner. Are you able to harm the Kingdom of God? (John 10:28-29) Talk to her sincerely of your concern, and you might need to apologize for hurting her "feeling" as well. Please do not “demonize” your friend. It could be your own lust or weakness in faith or sentimental weakness or you think “you” can keep her in the faith, etc.…that lead you into the temptation (James 1:14) Pray that Holy Spirit works in both of you for the glory of our Lord. Shalom Azure |
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